Spring training in French Lick, Indiana.

Chicago Tribune historical photo

The Cubs trot around their flooded playing field during spring training at French Lick, Ind., in March 1945. Left to right are: Coach Milton Stock, Coach Roy Johnson, John Ostrowski, and Frank Secory. Editors note: There is hand painting on this historical print.

The Cubs trot around their flooded playing field during spring training at French Lick, Ind., in March 1945. Left to right are: Coach Milton Stock, Coach Roy Johnson, John Ostrowski, and Frank Secory. Editors note: There is hand painting on this historical print. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)